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Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, as used in the Articles of this Book:
(1) “Residuary legatee” includes a recipient of a universal legacy or a general legacy, and also includes a residuary heir.
(2) “Residuary heir” is a successor who inherits the residue of a testamentary succession in default of a valid disposition thereof by the testator.
(3) “Succession representative” includes an administrator, provisional administrator, administrator of a vacant succession, executor, and dative testamentary executor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Tit. I, Art. 2826. Definition of certain terms used in Book VI - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/code-of-civil-procedure/la-code-civ-proc-tit-i-art-2826/
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